Kensington School Barcelona
School in Barcelona
Quick answer
Kensington School Barcelona follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with a highly diverse student body of 70 nationalities. Tuition of $6,000–$16,000/year is in line with Barcelona averages. Note: English National Curriculum since 1966.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $6,000–$16,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 18 (max 20) Barcelona private school · 270 students total.
- 70 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8:55am.
- Accreditations: BSO, NABSS verified.
270
70
18 avg / 20 max
Rolling
1966
BSO, NABSS
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Kensington School Barcelona
Kensington School is one of the oldest British curriculum schools in the whole of Spain, being founded in 1966, and the values and ethos have changed little in almost fifty years. Kensington School follows a ‘pure’ British curriculum and is able to dedicate all of its curriculum time to subjects within the National Curriculum for England and Wales. Kensington remains very much a family run school, with the founder´s sons – all of whom were educated at Kensington – now ensuring it continues to thrive as a happy, purposeful and dynamic community.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $6,000 – $16,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 13941-18690 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $12,400(+13%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $13,900 |
| Cost position in Barcelona | 82th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
English National Curriculum since 1966. Small school (~250 students), max 20 per class. IGCSE/GCSE exams. Fees include materials, textbooks, excursions. Additional: registration €500-1,000, uniform €200-400/year, extracurriculars €300-800/year, exam fees (IGCSE) €400-700.
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
I/GCSE, A Levels
66% of pupils obtaining A to A*
Spanish, French, Catalan
Additional support is provided by our SENCO for students with SEN needs
Yes
Language Support
8:55am – 3:45pm in Senior School 4:00pm in Junior School
Yes
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Pedralbes, Les Corts, Sarria, Esplugues
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Barcelona
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
English National Curriculum since 1966. Small school (~250 students), max 20 per class. IGCSE/GCSE exams. Fees include materials, textbooks, excursions. Additional: registration €500-1,000, uniform €200-400/year, extracurriculars €300-800/year, exam fees (IGCSE) €400-700.
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